Uta 'e to'o - It's raining

Jul 17, 2026

This document, titled "Uta 'e to'o - It's raining," is a Kwaio Story Book by Glenys Waters, translated by David Fonosimae and illustrated by Tak Panu. It was adapted from an original work copyrighted in 2020 by Glenys Waters and is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. The copyright holder is the Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group. This license grants users the right to adapt and add to the work but requires distribution of adapted versions under the same or a similar license. Users must also retain the original copyright and credits. The book features simple sentences describing rain, such as "Uta 'e to'o" (It's raining), and its effects on the environment, including coconut trees and vegetation. The adaptation process involved translation and illustration to make the story accessible to a wider audience while respecting the original creative work and licensing terms, emphasizing non-commercial use and similar distribution for derivative works. The illustrations, in a simple pen-and-ink style, depict rain falling on various elements, reinforcing the narrative's central theme of rain.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time23 min

Uta 'e to'o - It's raining

Story Text

FAQs

What is the title of the book and what does it mean?

The title of the book is "Uta 'e to'o," which means "It's raining" in the Kwaio language.

Who are the creative contributors to this Kwaio Story Book?

The book is by Glenys Waters, translated by David Fonosimae, and illustrated by Tak Panu. It was adapted from an original work by Glenys Waters.

What are the terms of use for this book?

The book is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, meaning it can be used non-commercially, adapted, but adapted versions must be distributed under the same license, and copyright and credits must be maintained.

Jul 17, 2026

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